NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

 

ACTION OF THE COUNCIL

 

TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2005 – 2:30 P.M.

 

Prayer offered by Vice Mayor Daun S. Hester, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

                                      President Fraim moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting.

 

Motion adopted.

 

Yes:   Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

                   No:    None.

 

 

CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING

 

A Resolution entitled, "A Resolution certifying a closed meeting of the Council of the City of Norfolk in accordance with the provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act," was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective January 4, 2005.

 

Yes:   Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.

 

No:    None.

 

 

CEREMONIAL MATTER

 

Thomas Orsini, President and CEO of Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital, presented Council with the ceremonial check symbolizing the final installment of bond debts to the city.  Conrad A. Grief, Irvine B. Hill, Willette L. LeHew, and Eleanor Bradshaw were also present on behalf of the Hospital Authority.

 

 

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

C-1                                 Letter from the City Manager presenting recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the application of CRAIG GRIFFIN for a change of zoning from C-2 (Corridor Commercial) to R-12 (Medium Density Multiple-Family) district on property located at 2601 Granby Street.

 

ACTION:   City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on January 25, 2005.

         

Yes:   Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.

 

No:    None.

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

R-1                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing an eating and drinking establishment on property located at 225 Granby Street,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective January 4, 2005.

 

                   Yes:   Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-2                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing an entertainment establishment on property located at 437 Granby Street,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

                   Brian Wade, 610 Pinewood Drive, Virginia Beach, was present to answer questions.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective January 4, 2005.

                  

                   Yes:   Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

                   No:    None.

 

 

R-3                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing an entertainment establishment with alcoholic beverages on property located at 426 Granby Street,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective January 4, 2005.

 

                   Yes:   Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-4                                 Letter from the City Manager and the following three Ordinances:

                  

                                      An Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the sale of beer and wine for off-premises consumption on property located at 8105 Hampton Boulevard,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

                   Lisa Murphy, 999 Waterside Drive, was present to answer questions.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective January 4, 2005.

 

                   Yes:   Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-4A                              An Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to allow the operation of a retail establishment at property located at 8105 Hampton Boulevard between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m.,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective January 4, 2005.

                  

                   Yes:   Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

                   No:    None.

 

 

R-4B                               An Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing a gas station on property located at 8105 Hampton Boulevard,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective January 4, 2005.

 

                   Yes:   Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-5                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the operation of an automobile sales establishment  on property located at 1356 East Little Creek Road,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

                   No one was present to speak concerning this matter.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was LOST.

 

                   Yes:   None.

 

                   No:    Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

R-6                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing an eating and drinking establishment on property located at 1720 Granby Street,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective January 4, 2005.

 

                   Yes:   Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

                   No:    None.

 

 

R-7                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the operation of an entertainment establishment on property located at 271 Granby Street,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective January 4, 2005.

 

                   Yes:   Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-8                                 An Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to cancel certain regular meetings of the Council of the City of Norfolk,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective January 4, 2005.

 

                   Yes:   Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-9                                 An Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to amend the Norfolk City Code, 1979 by repealing Section 24-164, Sections 24-165 through 24-170 and Section and Sections 24-172 through 24-173 SO AS TO eliminate the requirement for a vehicular decal; and to adopt new Sections 24-174 and 24-174.1 providing for collection of the vehicle license tax and for the submitting of certain reports,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

                   Robert O’Donnell, 612-C Fairfax Avenue, commented about problems experienced by students and others traveling to other cities in the State of Virginia that do require decals.  He asked Council to consider temporary decals as an option.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective January 4, 2005.

 

                   Yes:   Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

                   No:    None.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Lee Kelly, 3800 North Ingleside Drive, commented about rising real estate assessments.